Braille Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury
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1. Just click Next or type AIt N or press Enter to continue Changing anything in this dialog before clicking Next would start you along toward a Custom Installation We don t recommend that for most users Step 5 Confirm your Work The next screen simply shows you the answers that you ve chosen so far 75 A 3 Braille Module 75 17 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury jg DBT 11 1 Installer Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Current Settings Setup Type Typical Destination Folder C Program Files x86 Duxbury DBT 11 1 User Information Name Company Serial C C This is your chance to stop and review the information you ve given to the installer so far If you want to make a change to the information on any of the earlier screens click the Back button or type Alt B to return to the previous screen That screen in turn will have a Back button for you to press or type Alt B and so forth through to the first screen of the installer Once you ve made any corrections use the Next button or type AIt N within each dialog until you ve returned to this one Usually however there s no point in using that Back button Just click the Install button or type Alt I or press Enter to let the installer go about its wor2. If you accept the license agreement simply click Next or type AIt N or press Enter to continue Step 3 Personalize your Installation The next screen looks like this 75 A 3 Braille Module 75 15 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury r J DBT 11 1 Installer Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information User Name Organization pee o License Text Leave blank for a demonstration version Load File lt Back Cancel pouill Some parts of the dialog the User Name Organization and License Text fields may be filled in Unless you hear otherwise from your network administrator or supervisor there is generally no need to be particular about how you fill out the first two fields If you wish to enter or correct the User Name type your name when the dialog first appears then press the Tab key to move on if you don t want to enter or correct the User name just press the Tab key Now if you wish to enter or correct the Organization type your company name and Tab to move on If you don t want to enter or correct the Organization then just press Tab This datum is very often left blank At this point you ll have reached the critical part of the dialog Into this third field you must enter your License Text If you are updating to DBT 10 6 from an earlier installation then your License Text usually be displayed already If this
3. 75 Introduction to Duxbury Phone 610 783 6692 Fax 610 783 6732 Website http www dancingdots com E mail info dancingdots com Braille music resources and software Micro Engineering Phone Fax 909 685 6338 E mail microeng pe net Direct 6 key entry braille program 75 A 2 Braille Module 75 13 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Installing Duxbury 75 A 3 Chances are that you can get DBT installed with only the instructions included in this topic or for that matter without any instructions at all Installation of DBT should usually be as simple as inserting the CD and following the prompts But this guide is included to help you as necessary along the way Step 1 Insert the CD To get things started just slide the DBT product CD into a CD drive on your computer After a moment you should see a screen much like the following Welcome to the Windows Installer Wizard for DBT 11 1 The Windows Installer Wizard will install DBT 11 1 on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Simply click the Next button or type AIt N or press Enter to continue If you wish to quit now or when viewing any subsequent screen click the Cancel button or press the Escape key Your system will not be changed regardless of when you choose to cancel the installation If for whatever reason inserting the CD doesn t cause t
4. are three ways to close a document Be sure to close the document not the application Take the Long Route Use the File Menu 1 Select File Close from the menu 2 If DBT asks whether you want to save the document click No Take the Mouse Shortcut 1 Click the document s Close button 2 If DBT asks whether you want to save the document click No Take the Keyboard Shortcut 1 Type Ctrl F4 2 If DBT asks whether you want to save the document click No How to Save a Document 1 Select File Save from the menu or type Ctrl S 2 Type letter dxp the extension dxp tells DBT that this is going to be a DBT print document 3 Be sure to save your document in the dbtdocs directory 4 Click Yes or press the Enter key 75 B 1 Braille Module 75 22 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury A Note About Closing and Saving Documents When you exit DBT the application first closes any open documents If you have made changes to a document and have not saved those changes DBT will ask you if you want to save your changes DBT also saves the position of your cursor If your document is a long one you may find that the next time you open the document you can t see the beginning of it In order to avoid confusion type Ctrl Home to place your cursor at the beginning of the document before saving If you want to remember where you stopped working then don t move the cursor to the beginn
5. you time and money Ask questions of those that have experience to help Braille Module 75 1 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Instructor Preparation Title of Module Jntroduction to Duxbury The purpose of this module is to provide the students with a brief description of Duxbury translation software This module is to show transcribers in training the Duxbury application in a general sense for possible future exploration Duxbury and Braille 2000 are two of the most used braille translation programs An introduction to both is greatly needed in order for a future transcriber to be informed and make a conscious educated decision on their preferences Agenda Topic Hardware Time Allotted 5 Hours A Introduction to and Installing Duxbury 1 hour B Inside Duxbury 4 hours Materials and Supplies items needed in order to carry out the agenda and classroom activities 1 Desktop PC 2 Duxbury Translation Software CD DVD 3 Handouts Notable Features of DBT 75 A 1 Braille Software 75 A 2 Installing Duxbury 75 A 3 and Working in Duxbury 75 B 1 Classroom Preparation steps to follow when setting up the learning environment 1 Have lab set with one computer at each station 2 Have a Duxbury Installation CD DVD for each station 3 Screen Projector Braille Module 75 2 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Curriculum Content A Introduction to an
6. Braille Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury General Overview of Duxbury Translation Software PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Braille Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury General Overview of Duxbury Translation Software Summary Goal s The goal of this module is for the students to be introduced to Duxbury translation software direct input translation A general overview of some tools and windows will be explored SMART Objectives Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and Time sensitive By the end of this module students should be able to BS75 1 Develop a basic understanding of different braille translation software BS75 2 Demonstrate a basic introductory knowledge of Duxbury software BS75 3 Successfully complete the computer software exercise Instructor e Braille instructor Delivery Method s e Lecture e Hands on Length 5 hours Two topics Any Applicable Business and or Soft Skills Computer Software Corresponding LOC Manual Take Away Message s There is some disagreement on whether Duxbury or Braille 2000 is the better program Learning about both and seeing the advantages and disadvantages of both will enable you to make the wisest decision for yourself and your braille projects Learn all you can about the different software for the computer Not all computers are braille compatible Knowing the difference can save
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8. Document The subject of setting up your printer is covered within the section entitled Installation amp Setup Please be sure that the printer setup has been completed before proceeding with this step or if you do not have a printer skip this step 1 Type Ctrl P or select File Print from the menu IMPORTANT If you have not set up a printer you will just get an error message 2 If you are printing the braille dxb document there is a way of printing a translated line of print above each line of braille In order to activate this feature select Interline Print in the print dialog box 3 Set the number of copies and the print range 4 Click OK How to Edit an Existing Braille Document It is possible to edit a braille document directly using 6 key chording This means that six of the keys on your keyboard correspond with the six dots in a braille cell In order to create a braille cell press the keys which correspond with the dots in that cell simultaneously Usually the corresponding keys are Dot 1 f Dot 2 d Dot 3 s Dot 4 j Dot 5 k Dot 6 However these corresponding keys vary from keyboard to keyboard so trial and error may be required to determine the corresponding keys In order to determine if your keyboard supports 6 key chording open DBT and start a new braille document Type all of the above keys at once If you get a full cell your keyboard probably supports 6 key chording 75 B 1
9. Documents Save vs Save As There are two ways to save a document You have already seen the save command which saves any changes to the document that you have made The Save As command does the same thing but saves the changes as a new document Delete the fourth sentence I m Well from the document Choose File Save As from the menu or press the F3 key Name the file letterch dxp Save the document in the dbtdocs folder Close the document Open letter dxp Dum BRWN Fe 75 B 1 Braille Module 75 24 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury As you can see the changes made to letter dxp have not been saved This is because you selected Save As rather than Save Save As saves the changes you have made into an entirely new document 7 Close letter dxp 8 Open letterch dxp and observe the changes How to Print a Document The subject of setting up your printer is covered within the section entitled Installation amp Setup Please be sure that the printer setup has been completed before proceeding with this step or if you do not have a printer skip this step 1 Type Ctrl P or select File Print from the menu IMPORTANT If you have not set up a printer you will just get an error message 2 If you are printing the braille dxb document there is a way of printing a translated line of print above each line of braille In order to activate this feature select Interl
10. UEBC and French Braille best when using Scientific Notebook The world choice and standard for over 25 years Mega Dots 2 5 Powerful DOS braille translator with a Windows Installer designed for the volume transcriber and producer who is working for American or British braille readers Salsa New version much easier to install Fast Friendly Easy to Use Installs on 32 bit Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 sets up your desktop icons imports files from HTML Word 2003 2007 2010 WordPerfect Open Office and other formats Powerful automated formatting features Easy access to documentation Supports mathematics BANA 2007 rules and partial use of contractions Interactive braille lesson maker for SAL can be used with most popular braille translators and editors Reads braille formatted files from many sources LJ Interactive screen display voicing to understand the lessons Directly connects to the SAL Braille Teaching Tablet made by Freedom Scientific Salsa lets you create exercises and tests Salsa obtains data from the SAL unit so you can monitor your students or grade tests 75 A 2 Braille Module 75 11 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Freeware QuickTac Download Free braille graphics software e Produces braille graphics files e These files can be imported into DBT 11 1 or MegaDots 2 5 Perky Duck Download e Free simple braille editor e Perky is a computer based Perkins br
11. ailler emulator e Used in distance education to demonstrate your understanding of braille Scrub Download e Powerful Character Replacement MS DOS Utility e Original basis for DBT character transformation technology available for those who tinker with character strings in computer files Other BRAILLE2000 Robert Stepp Computer Application Specialties Company P O Box 22219 Lincoln NE 68542 2219 Phone 402 423 4782 Fax 402 423 5154 E mail rstepp c a s com Web sites http www c a s com and http I www brl2000 com Braille2000 gives you all the power of a Windows based word processor with 6 key input automated braille page layouts proofreading aids spell checking and easy to use translators for uncontracted and contracted braille Nemeth Spanish and French including a new feature that provides full page back translation Prices depend on features requested Discounts for group licenses are available BriProof 2000 PROGRAM Created by the Wendts of Lake Havasu City Arizona The program back translates braille dots into the original print characters and also checks for missing contractions COMPUTERIZED NEMETH CODE TUTOR Upshaw Institute for the Blind 16625 Grand River Avenue Detroit MI 48227 Website http www upshawinst org downloads nemethtutor E mail webmaster upshawinst org 75 A 2 Braille Module 75 12 PROFITT Curriculum DANCING DOTS 1754 Quarry Lane P O Box 927 Valley Forge PA 19482 0927 Module
12. an embosser DBT can also import from many other word processors and other kinds of files from various sources DBT can also perform similar functions for Moon a raised line tactile system that can be used as an introduction to braille or as an alternate reading method in some limited circumstances 75 A 1 Braille Module 75 9 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury The current version provides the following features Built in interline printing to have ink braille and print together This makes an easy proofing and teaching tool Great for the braille impaired too Technical codes for math science and Computer Braille translation for American British and French Braille are also supported The ability to include tactile graphics files for mixed text and graphic documents Imports from popular word processors including Microsoft Word and WordPerfect HTML ICADD DAISY NISO NIMAS formatted and plain ASCII earlier braille editors such as EDGAR and Polkadot Duxbury s own historical file formats and more Also includes the Duxbury Braille Font for viewing braille dots within other programs The current translation table menu includes dozens of major languages plus variations including grade 2 support for most jurisdictions where grade 2 is customarily used Now braille for foreign language texts and language teaching texts is a snap Bidirectional print to braille and braille to print translation Accu
13. cessing files typically in ASCII text format and creating new ready to emboss braille files Translators are very easy to use and typically create the finished braille computer files even long ones in seconds Who uses software for braille Duxbury has never pushed DBT as a braille editor and recommends the use of a word processing program in conjunction with DBT The software is designed for those who don t know braille and those that do Braille Module 75 3 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury ASSESSMENT The instructor will say to the students When installing braille translation software you will need a computer that is compatible and capable of handling the braille translation software When selecting and purchasing a computer each person s needs are different Some important things to have in mind as you begin looking for a computer are e How do intend to use the equipment e Would local service centers for repair be important to me e Am I concerned about being able to sell it at some later date Define your needs If you are planning on purchasing a computer PURELY for your braille transcription needs you need a minimal computer If this is the level of your needs you may want to consider buying a used computer from someone you know who is upgrading Where to look for a new computer In today s market it is difficult to find a computer configuration with less than a 2 0 GHz gigah
14. cially complicated in languages such as English and French where grade 2 braille is used involving contractions that are based upon pronunciation Handout Duxbury Features 75 A 1 Review in class the various features that are listed The instructor will say to the students Many different types of braille translation software exist in the market today While in the PROFITT Program we discuss the top two Braille 2000 and Duxbury They are in no way the only ones The instructor will pass out the handout titled Braille Software 75 A 2 which lists a variety of braille software that users are able to use when transcribing Braille Module 75 5 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury The instructor will say to the students Remember Some are to be downloaded for free while others are to be purchased After purchasing a computer you are now ready to install Duxbury Translation Software The instructor will pass out the handout titled Installing Duxbury 75 A 3 This handout shows the step by step process with easy to follow dialog windows Please note that is installation process can differ from computer to computer and also depending on the type of user license you have purchased Please see the user s manual if you encounter any problems B Inside Duxbury 4 hours BS75 3 Successfully complete the computer software exercise PREINSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES The instructor
15. d Installing Duxbury 1 hour Objective BS75 1 Develop a basic understanding of different braille translation software Objective BS75 2 BS75 2 Demonstrate a basic introductory knowledge of Duxbury software PREINSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES The instructor will be familiar with Duxbury in general and the installation process You will need copies of the Notable Features of DBT 75 A 1 Braille Software 75 A 2 and Installing Duxbury 75 A 3 amp CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION The instructor will pass a handout titled Notable Features of DBT 75 A 1 to each student The Notable Features of DBT 75 A 1 handout lists the new key features that make Duxbury a major player in the braille translation software field The instructor will say to the students Unless you re a braille reader or a certified braille transcriber there is no way you could possibly know all the rules That s why you need a software package called a translator Translation software reads your computer files and literally translates them into correctly contracted punctuated and formatted braille pages ready to print on your braille embosser Newer translators even contain their own word processors so you can create edit spell check print translate and emboss your documents inside the translator just as you would in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect Others produce braille by reading common types of word pro
16. ertz processor a 256 MB megabyte RAM a 40 GB gigabyte hard drive and a built in CD DVD ROM drive As a transcriber you would not need such top of the line options but they would certainly add to the value if you should want to sell the computer Many stores have pre configured systems that must be purchased as is If such computers are on sale they may be your best buy provided they have the features you need Be careful to notice that many computer systems that appear to be bargains do not include a monitor which can add about 200 to the price Also note that many of the newer keyboards do not handle six key input Keyboards can be checked by striking sdfjkl simultaneously You should get all six characters on the screen If you should find that the computer you have bought will not do your braille correctly missing dots you can purchase a basic keyboard from a typical computer store for about 10 Any working mouse will do although you might consider an optical mouse that does not depend on a rolling ball system The rollers can get dirty and must be cleaned routinely The internet is a place to browse to see different features and prices available on new computers and you have great flexibility in configuring a computer that fits your requirements Browse at least three websites perhaps www dell com Braille Module 75 4 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury www gateway com and www abscomputer
17. he Installer Wizard to appear then browse the CD contents for a file called dbt 1006 msi and open it then proceed as above 75 A 3 Braille Module 75 14 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Step 2 Read the License Agreement Next you will see a screen like the following License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully End User License Agreement EULA IMPORTANT Read this carefully before using this product This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single organization and Duxbury Systems Inc Duxbury for the Duxbury software program that accompanies this EULA Software which includes any associated media such as CDs and documentation An amendment or addendum to this EULA may mannan tha Cafbernen Var nman ta ban harmad ber all tan af thin C I accept the terms in the license agreement I do not accept the terms in the license agreement rr InstallShield Notice that the Next button is initially disabled In order to continue installation you must accept the terms of the license agreement by selecting the option so labeled or by typing AIt A Jf this is your first time installing DBT 10 6 we urge you to read the text first If you choose not to accept the agreement you may cancel installation and contact your dealer or Duxbury Systems to return the software within 90 days of your purchase
18. ine Print in the print dialog box 3 Set the number of copies and the print range 4 Click OK How to Edit an Existing Braille Document It is possible to edit a braille document directly using 6 key chording This means that six of the keys on your keyboard correspond with the six dots in a braille cell In order to create a braille cell press the keys which correspond with the dots in that cell simultaneously Usually the corresponding keys are Dot 1 f Dot 2 d Dot 3 s Dot 4 j Dot 5 k Dot 6 However these corresponding keys vary from keyboard to keyboard so trial and error may be required to determine the corresponding keys In order to determine if your keyboard supports 6 key chording open DBT and start a new braille document 75 B 1 Braille Module 75 25 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Using Existing Documents How to Open an Existing Document Now that we ve already created a new document and closed DBT we want to go back and make some changes 1 Open DBT again Once you ve done that we ll open the document 2 Select File Open from the menu OR Type Ctrl O 3 Select letter dxp This is the file that you already created and saved 4 Click Open You can double click the file that you want to open in lieu of clicking the Open button How to Make Changes to an Already Existing Print Document Notice where the cursor is located When you save a document the
19. ing of the document before saving it How to Exit DBT Win Take the Long Route Use the File Menu e Select File Exit from the men Take the Mouse Shortcut e Click the application s Close button which on the title bar and marked with an X Take the Keyboard Shortcut e Type Alt F4 Using Existing Documents How to Open an Existing Document Now that we ve already created a new document and closed DBT we want to go back and make some changes 1 Open DBT again Once you ve done that we ll open the document 2 Select File Open from the menu OR Type Ctrl O 3 Select letter dxp This is the file that you already created and saved 4 Click Open You can double click the file that you want to open in lieu of clicking the Open button How to Make Changes to an Already Existing Print Document Notice where the cursor is located When you save a document the position of your cursor is also saved When you open that document you can move the cursor one of two ways e Using the mouse click on the point in the text where you want the cursor to be e Using keyboard arrows move the cursor to the point on the text where you want the cursor to be Now we ll continue working with our letter 1 Insert the cursor in front of the question mark in the sentence How are you 2 Add the word doing 3 The text should now say How are you doing 75 B 1 Braille Module 75 23 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction
20. is a new installation then you should find your License Text in both print and braille on card stock in the original shipping carton Be sure to enter the License Text exactly as it appears on the card paying attention to spaces and capital letters License Text will usually look something like one of the following samples DBT H1234 12345678 or Single user license G9876 98765432 If you have any difficulty locating your License Text then please contact your dealer or Duxbury Systems 75 A 3 Braille Module 75 16 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Leave the License Text field blank if you are installing a demonstration version of DBT You ll be given the chance to supply your License Text after DBT is installed and running should you decide that you wish to purchase a license When you ve completed the license text or decided to omit it click the Next button or type AIt N or press Enter to continue Step 4 Select the Typical Setup Type This step couldn t be simpler You ll see a screen like this one r jg DBT 11 1 Installer Wizard N Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Please select a setup type Typical A Common program features will be installed All program features will be installed Requires the most disk space Choose which program features you want installed and where they will be installed Recommended for advanced users ea tena
21. k As the installer proceeds you ll see a screen like this 75 A 3 Braille Module 75 18 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury r T J DBT 11 1 Installer Wizard Installing DBT 11 1 The program features you selected are being installed a4 Please wait while the Windows Installer Wizard installs DBT 11 1 This may take several minutes Status Even now you can cancel the installation though this takes longer than it would have before because cancelling now will leave the installer with some cleanup tasks which it handles automatically in order to leave your computer unmodified The status bar will reset itself several times and progress again from the left to the right This can be modestly frustrating but it is perfectly normal for this kind of program installation Step 6 Finish the Installation When the installer has finished installing DBT and configuring your system you ll see one final screen like this one 75 A 3 Braille Module 75 19 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury ji DBT 11 1 Installer Wizard Windows Installer Wizard Completed The Windows Installer Wizard has successfully installed DBT 11 1 Click Finish to exit the wizard It is often a good idea to check the LaunchDBT 11 1 SR2 button or type AIt L before clicking Finish or typing Alt F or pressing Enter Only Finish is truly required b
22. position of your cursor is also saved When you open that document you can move the cursor one of two ways e Using the mouse click on the point in the text where you want the cursor to be e Using keyboard arrows move the cursor to the point on the text where you want the cursor to be Now we ll continue working with our letter 1 Insert the cursor in front of the question mark in the sentence How are you 2 Add the word doing 3 The text should now say How are you doing Cut and Paste Copy Insert Highlight You can do all of these things just as you do in other word processing programs To select text use your mouse or use the shift key with arrows Incidentally I find that using the keyboard instead of the mouse is much quicker and more accurate in DBT 1 Select the words I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator You may select text by using your mouse or by using your keyboard 2 To cut text select Edit Cut from the menu or type Ctrl X Cut the words you selected 3 To paste text select Edit Paste from the menu or type Ctrl V Move the cursor and paste the words I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator before the words How are you doing 75 B 1 Braille Module 75 26 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury 4 To copy text select Edit Copy from the menu or type Ctrl C Copy the words I m well 5 Paste the words I m well befo
23. rate presentation of both print and braille in either WYSIWYG what you see is what you get or coded HYGWYW how you get what you want views in the word processing screen with easy switching between views A translated line showing the other form in either print or braille files Six key chording for braille and print entry not timing based compatible with most keyboards Over 100 formatting amp translation codes for a high level of flexibility A library of user configurable styles A user extendable template library for even more flexibility A spell checker with 300 000 word dictionary Quick Find Misspelling feature for increased speed and ease of use Embossing to all major braille printers the first page may be a banner for job identification by personnel who don t read braille 75 A 1 Braille Module 75 10 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Braille Software 75 A 2 Duxbury Systems Products Duxbury Braille Translator for Windows DBT 11 1 SR4 Industry leading software Windows software including Windows Vista and Windows 7 supports all commercial braille embossers Accurate contracted braille formatted the way you want Localized into English French Spanish German Danish Italian Polish Portuguese Translators support numerous languages Imports files from HTML Word 2003 2007 20 10 WordPerfect Open Office and other formats Math translation available for Nemeth BAUK
24. re the words I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator 6 Save your changes 7 Close the document 8 Close DBT You have just made changes to your document saved the changes and closed both the document and the application that created it 9 Open DBT 10 Open the document letter dxp The text should now say Dear Mother I m well I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator How are you I m well It isn t very hard All you have to do is to type in the text tell the program to translate and emboss Love Misty About Saving Documents Save vs Save As There are two ways to save a document You have already seen the save command which saves any changes to the document that you have made The Save As command does the same thing but saves the changes as a new document 1 Delete the fourth sentence I m Well from the document 2 Choose File Save As from the menu or press the F3 key 3 Name the file letterch dxp 4 Save the document in the dbtdocs folder 5 Close the document 6 Open letter dxp As you can see the changes made to letter dxp have not been saved This is because you selected Save As rather than Save Save As saves the changes you have made into an entirely new document 75 B 1 Braille Module 75 27 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury 7 Close letter dxp 8 Open letterch dxp and observe the changes How to Print a
25. s com no taxes with ABS if you do not live in California In each case keep in mind warranties shipping costs and possible state taxes Then compare the configurations and prices and make your choice The Purpose of DBT As implied by the name Duxbury Braille Translator translation between print and braille is its primary function DBT can translate into either grade 1 uncontracted or grade 2 contracted literary braille for many languages and also into several different braille codes for mathematics and other technical notation DBT can also translate from braille into the equivalent print for several languages and braille codes DBT also provides for formatting of braille documents along with translation of the text This generally implies reworking the format to a certain extent as braille format is not always similar to print format In support of these basic functions DBT provides a word processor for both print and braille Using DBT you may edit files before translation and also the results of translation and may send the print text to a regular printer and the braille to an embosser Most people understand the basics about braille that it provides a reading medium for blind people using cells made up of raised dots in various patterns instead of the characters used in regular print But many people do not realize that cells for character substitutions are not typically on a one to one basis The process is espe
26. should review DBT to become familiar with the menus and tool bars There are several ways of doing certain things No way or path is the right way Some students would prefer short cuts keys while others would prefer using the mouse Keep an open mind to the previous computer modules we have gone through The terminology and concepts are similar You will need copies of Working in Duxbury 75 B 1 amp CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION Instructors will allow students to follow the Working in Duxbury 75 B 1 handout This sheet touches on several easy to understand concepts that will allow the students to get a feel for what Duxbury can really do Instructor could show this on the overhead screen while students view and then they can themselves try each of these steps A general overview of opening importing saving and working a file in Duxbury is shown in handout Working in Duxbury 75 B 1 ASSESSMENT The instructor will say to the students Braille Module 75 6 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Translating a document is easy but by no means complete The proper formatting rules must be followed The outcome isn t to just translate a document from print of braille It s to produce a copy of print into an accurate copy of braille Braille Module 75 7 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Braille Module 75 Introduction to Du
27. to Duxbury Cut and Paste Copy Insert Highlight You can do all of these things just as you do in other word processing programs To select text use your mouse or use the shift key with arrows Incidentally I find that using the keyboard instead of the mouse is much quicker and more accurate in DBT 1 Select the words I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator You may select text by using your mouse or by using your keyboard 2 To cut text select Edit Cut from the menu or type Ctrl X Cut the words you selected 3 To paste text select Edit Paste from the menu or type Ctrl V Move the cursor and paste the words I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator before the words How are you doing 4 To copy text select Edit Copy from the menu or type Ctrl C Copy the words I m well 5 Paste the words I m well before the words I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator 6 Save your changes 7 Close the document 8 Close DBT You have just made changes to your document saved the changes and closed both the document and the application that created it 9 Open DBT 10 Open the document letter dxp The text should now say Dear Mother I m well I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator How are you I m well It isn t very hard All you have to do is to type in the text tell the program to translate and emboss Love Misty About Saving
28. ur first document we are going to type a letter Type the following using Enter twice at every skipped line Do NOT press Enter where lines end within the paragraph just use the Space bar as you normally would between words and let DBT wrap the lines automatically Dear Mother How are you I m well I m learning how to use the Duxbury Braille Translator It isn t very hard All you have to do is to type in the text tell the program to translate and emboss Love Misty That s all it s that simple Later on we ll see that proper formatting of most kinds of documents requires more than just pressing Enter twice for skipped lines but in this case that s all that s needed 75 B 1 Braille Module 75 21 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury How to Translate a Document Select File Translate from the menu or type Ctrl T That s all You ve translated your document How to Emboss a Document Embossing a document is very easy It s setting up the embosser that can be difficult That subject is covered within the section entitled Installation and Setup Please be sure that the embosser setup has been completed before proceeding with this step or if you do not have an embosser skip this step 1 Type Ctrl E OR Select File Emboss IMPORTANT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EMBOSSER SET UP DO NOT USE THE EMBOSS COMMAND 2 Click OK or type the Enter key How to Close a Document There
29. ut if you check the Launch DBT 11 1 SR2 button first then the Installer with start DBT for you Not only will this allow you to quickly confirm that DBT is working but you ll also be able to Activate DBT under most circumstances and install and configure embossers If you aren t the end user and the end user doesn t have Administrative Rights on this machine then you should perform these tasks before turning the computer over to the end user 75 A 3 Braille Module 75 20 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Working in Duxbury 75 B 1 How to Start DBT Win Windows XP Vista and later 1 Click the Start button on the Task Bar OR Press the Windows Start Button 2 Choose Programs or press P 3 Select the Duxbury Program Group 4 Click the DBT Win Icon OR Using the arrow keys move to the DBT Win option and press the Enter key How to Start A New Document From Scratch 1 Select File New from the menu OR use the shortcut command Ctrl N 2 Select Print and Standard Format in the dialog box 3 Click OK Observe Shortcut key commands are listed next to the corresponding menu command For instance when you select File New from the menu you can also type Ctrl N This option is listed directly to the right of the menu command Shortcut key options are an easy quick way to carry out commands which can take much longer if you use the menu How to Enter New Text To create o
30. xbury Module General Overview of Duxbury Translation Software Handouts Braille Module 75 8 PROFITT Curriculum Module 75 Introduction to Duxbury Notable Features of DBT 75 A 1 Duxbury Braille Translator was founded in July 1975 incorporated March 1976 Duxbury Systems Inc is the world s oldest company dedicated to the creation of software in the service of braille The Purpose of DBT As implied by the name Duxbury Braille Translator translation between print and braille is its primary function DBT can translate into either grade 1 uncontracted or grade 2 contracted literary braille for many languages and also into several different braille codes for mathematics and other technical notation DBT can also translate from braille into the equivalent print for several languages and braille codes DBT also provides for formatting of braille documents along with translation of the text This generally implies reworking the format to a certain extent as braille format is not always similar to print format In support of these basic functions DBT provides a word processor for both print and braille If your keyboard allows for it you can work with the braille material using six key editing that is using the keyboard in a manner analogous to a Perkins brailler Using DBT you may edit files before translation and also the results of translation and may send the print text to a regular printer and the braille to
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